A basic aloe vera lotion recipe

The key to healthy, “young” skin is mainly moisture retention, and living in a humid, tropical climate like Singapore’s is a great advantage. All you really need is a fine, moisture preserving and binding film on your skin, nothing heavy and oily at all, and this simple base recipe is just that.

Make your own body scrubs

To exfoliate is defined as ‘wash or rub with granular substance to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin.’ Removing dead skin cells helps to clarify and renew skin. Regular and proper exfoliation with the right ingredients, can give one glowing and clearer skin. In addition, this ensures better absorption of moisturizers and serums. Make-up can also be applied better on exfoliated skin for optimal results. Read here for…

Cleansing ritual

I have tried quite a few different cleaning options over the course of my life, from foamy water, water-based washing gels (no, not the organic kind), to cleansing lotions and plain organic soap and water and then some. I have since settled on one and I would like to share it with you.

Simple fruit masks that you can try at home

For a basic fruit mask of any kind, just mash fruit and apply straight to the face! It’s as simple as that. However, make sure to choose fruit according to your skin type and desired results.

About the SaferSkin campaign

SaferSkin is a Singapore-wide awareness campaign for safer personal care products and cosmetics by non-profit environmental society, Green Drinks Singapore.
We believe that everyone has a fundamental right to non-toxic consumer products for healthy and beautiful skin.
Join us in the push for safer personal care products for you, your family, and not forgetting your pets!